Bridport News

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hospitality is 'on its knees' as owners back national campaign
Business owners in west Dorset have said the time to act is now, as national momentum builds to cut taxes that have are devastating pubs and restaurants

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:12:00 +0100
West Dorset couple 'over the moon' to open dream guesthouse
The couple behind some of West Bay’s most popular community events are branching out into hospitality with the opening of a refurbished Edwardian guesthouse on West Bay Road

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:08:21 +0100
Walker waving for help sparks cliff top rescue
A dangerous cliff top rescue took place east of Lyme Regis after a walker became stuck

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:09:00 +0100
Wessex Water to close village road overnight
from Wessex Water to close Mill Lane, Symmondsbury will close between 2 Barton Cottages and the entrance to Shear Plot, a distance of approximately 60 metres

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:30:00 +0100
Five-year-old determined to save lives at sea smashes mile-a-day challenge
An inspirational five-year-old boy was met with a round of applause by RNLI volunteers after he raised more than £1,000 for the charity

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:13:00 +0100
Community groups given award for contribution to town
Organisers of Bridport’s beloved carnival weekend have been honoured by the town at an annual event

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:18:00 +0100
Council plans to ‘move away from fossil fuels’
Dorset Council says it is reducing the impact of rising global fuel and energy prices by cutting how much fuel it uses and moving away from fossil fuels

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Weather forecast for Bridport and Lyme Regis over upcoming weekend
Met Office weather forecast for Bridport and Lyme Regis: temperatures up to 22C, sunny from Saturday, high pollen levels, and moderate winds this weekend.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What's on in Bridport, Dorchester and Wareham cinemas this weekend
The release of a science fiction film from acclaimed director Steven Spielberg are among films being shown in Dorset cinemas this weekend.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:58:11 +0100
Everything you need to know about the new Wegovy weight loss pill
The drug, an oral version of Wegovy, has been licensed by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:26:00 +0100
Legal agreement binding housing developers will be enforced, council says
Dorset Council has set out how it plans to police the legal deal behind Bridport’s Foundry Lea housing development - insisting there are clear systems and powers in place to hold developers to account.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:10:00 +0100
Pretty planters removed by 'petty' council - parking now a nightmare for residents
Pretty planters which prevented pavement parking on a junction outside a Burton Bradstock home have been removed – on the orders of Dorset Council

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:43:00 +0100
Outrage at more than 20 sewage discharges in west Dorset
A group campaigning for cleaner waters in west Dorset has expressed outrage over recent sewage spills

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:16:08 +0100
Firefighters called to 'explosion' in town centre
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to reports of an 'explosion' in Bridport

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:09:00 +0100
Spectacular vintage rally set to get underway this weekend
A spectacular vintage rally is set to get underway this weekend

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:09:00 +0100
Sewage discharged into west Dorset's rivers and seas
Sewage has been discharged at seven points across west Dorset

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:49:00 +0100
UK's biggest palaeontology festival returns this weekend
THE UK's biggest palaeontology festival is set to return to Lyme Regis this weekend

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:07:00 +0100
Campaign launching to improve lives of children in town
Organisations is town are to meet as a campaign is launched to improve young people’s quality of life in west Dorset

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:57:00 +0100
Hospice worker retiring after 25 years of helping community
A woman who has helped countless people in their final days by working with a charity for over two decades said she has ‘loved every minute’ of helping the community

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:43:00 +0100
Lane on A35 closed for two weeks for horticultural work
AN overnight lane closure on the A35 is in place for two weeks to allow for horticultural work

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:26:00 +0100
Volunteer coastguards lose emergency callout pay after court ruling
Volunteer coastguards will no longer receive payments for attending emergency callouts after a court ruling prompted a major change to how the service operates.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:09:00 +0100
Village repair café remains popular
A village repair café that helps residents fix their broken items is continuing to prove popular.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:08:00 +0100
One of country's quirkiest competition returning next weekend
West Dorset is gearing up once again to host one of the most bizarre and painful competitions in the country

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:19:55 +0100
Neighbours describe how fire devastated Bournemouth home 'in minutes'
A fire devastated a house in Bournemouth late Wednesday evening (10 June). Firefighters were called to a property fire on Ibbertson Road at 10:44pm, with one person evacuating the house before their arrival — Dorset and Wilshire Fire Service say th...

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:51:40 +0100
Two men released on bail after car theft
Two men have been released on police bail as investigations continue into the theft of a car in Bridport

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:36:00 +0100
Bungalow sells for 14 time its valuation at auction
A CHARMING detached two-bedroom bungalow in the heart of the Dorset countryside sold for more than fourteen times its guide price at auction.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:57:24 +0100
Mystery Boeing 757 test aircraft sparks excitement over Dorset skies
Residents across Dorchester and surrounding areas spotted a low-flying mystery Boeing 757 test aircraft linked to the UK’s future Tempest programme.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:43:48 +0100
“Flying laboratory” linked to Britain’s next‑generation fighter jet spotted in sky
A MILITARY aircraft used to help develop the UK's next generation of fighter jets was spotted flying low over west Dorset

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:30:53 +0100
Targeted operation to tackle predatory night time behaviour
UNIFORMED and plain clothed police officers will be working together this summer to tackle predatory behaviour in the night-time economy

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 1,100 visitors attend successful annual farming event in Dorset
More than 1,100 visitors attended the LEAF Open Farm Sunday held at Coppet Hill, Broadoak, Dorset on June 7.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:03:40 +0100
Person arrested after shouting and swearing in town centre
An arrest has been made in Bridport after an individual was heard shouting and swearing in the town centre

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:33:17 +0100
Man wanted after skipping court in relation to burglary
A MAN from Bridport is wanted by police after failing to appear at court in relation to a burglary

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:18:00 +0100
£80k guide price for cottage set to go under the hammer
A cottage close to Bridport town centre is for sale at auction in June with a guide price of £80,000 plus.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:52:59 +0100
Lorry flips over into ditch
A main road in east Devon has been closed due to an incident involving a lorry

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:23:53 +0100
Woman taken to hospital after car hits low brick wall and metal railings
A WOMAN has been taken to hospital following a crash on the A35 near Bridport

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:24:00 +0100
New late night bus service to be impacted by summer road closures
A NEW shuttle bus aimed at boosting the nighttime economies of Lyme Regis and Bridport is set for weeks of disruption due to road closures.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:52:05 +0100
Six‑figure sums spent on office spaces as fire stations face axe
THE fire service has defended spending hundreds of thousands of pounds on office space as on-call stations face the axe

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:02:05 +0100
Starmer set to announce social media ban following national consultation
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to unveil a social media ban for under-16s, following a national consultation that closed last month.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:06:00 +0100
West Dorset hotels featured in prestigious national guide ahead of 'staycation boom'
The Louma country hotel in West Dorset is among the top hotels showcased by The Telegraph in its recently launched guide.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Gentle three-hour Dorset stroll past secret streams and fine views
Enjoy a peaceful 4.5-mile circular walk from Shillingstone through rolling hills, quiet tracks and the hidden streams of the Cookwell Brook Valley

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:46:00 +0100
Latest phase of harbour wall work nearly finished - but more to come in autumn
A LONG running project to stabilise West Bay's crumbling harbour wall will enter its final stages later this year

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:03:16 +0100
Robot targeting killer weed to begin trials on Dorset farms
A robot, which has been developed to get rid of harmful ragwort, is to begin trials at farms and land across Dorset this summer.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:09:23 +0100
Air ambulance scrambled to A35 crash
There has been a crash on a major road near Bridport

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:53:00 +0100
Delight as under-threat fire station set to be saved - but fight goes on
CHARMOUTH residents are delighted with the news that their village fire station could now be saved from closure.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
West Dorset vineyard founded by wine legend goes on sale for £3m
An award-winning Dorset vineyard near Litton Cheney founded by wine expert Steven Spurrier has gone on the market for £3 million

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:56:00 +0100
Concerns over extension plans for sailing club
Plans to extend the sailing club building in Lyme Regis has been met with mixed opinions

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:55:44 +0100
Main road partially closed
One of the main routes in and out of Dorset has been partially closed this afternoon

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:16:59 +0100
Strong winds expected as weather warning issued
DORSET is on alert as a warning was issued for strong winds today

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:01:00 +0100
Farmer enjoys chart success with hit nature podcast
A FARMER from Beaminster is enjoying chart success with a podcast exploring food, farming and nature.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:34:33 +0100
Under threat fire stations 'set to be saved' in dramatic u-turn
FIRE stations at risk of closure In Dorset look set to be saved after a dramatic u-turn by the fire service

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